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Veterinary
Dentistry Report
- Detailed Impressions
Connecticut
Dental Referral Service
Nonin/R
9847V - Pulse
Oximeter and C02 Detector
Final Review: 18 month
Review-1500 Case Review
NONIN/R
9847V - Grading 1AI
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NEW GRADING SYSTEM: See below for grading explanation
Anesthesia
technicians are the hub of all surgery departments. Whether
it is in the one doctor practice or the muti-doctor university
and/or private referral centers, without trained anesthesia-technicians
the patient is not able to be given adequate monitoring.
The tools
of the anesthesia-technician should include constant strip
ECG, blood pressure, Sp02 and C02 monitoring. Many monitoring
systems combine all of these important patient system checks.
There are advantages and disadvantages to "loaded" equipment.
I have found combining the best in separate systems is a MORE
efficient and economical approach to patient monitoring.
In an
18 month period, 1493 cases were monitored with the Nonin/R
Model 9847V veterinary pulse oximeter and carbon dioxide detector.
The clinical recorded data has been accurate and consistent.
It has been utilized in patients from 1.0 kg. to 100kg. without
flaw. The data has been consistent when compared to other
monitoring systems being used simultaneously.
The unit
is quite portable and is powered by 6-AA size alkaline batteries.
If both C02 detection and pulse oximetry are being checked
continually, in my operatories, the batteries need to be replaced
every 15 hours. When the low battery indicator flashes you
must change batteries. This is a critical time and the unit
will not function if the batteries are not changed. If the
batteries are very low on start up the set-up will not initiate
and the displays will remain blank.
This
unit is a work-horse. It is conveniently sized and portable
so that it can be easily moved between operatories or positioned
at a work-station without utilizing needed space. When compared
to other higher priced human monitoring systems that I have
utilized, this unit provides similar data in a price range
that all practices can easily realize in their budgetary departments.
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Explanation of VDR Grading System based on independent clinical
investigation at the CDRS dental operatories.
Performance:
Grade
1- Excellent performance
Grade
2 - Good performance
Grade
3 - Fair Performance
Reliability:
A
- Reliability excellent
B
- Reliability good
C
- Reliability fair
Fees:
I
- Fee structure-Reliability justifies product cost
II—
- Fee structure high
III
- Fee structure unreasonable for product function parameters
The grading
system herein solely reflects the opinion of Dr. DeForge—Director
of the Connecticut Dental Referral Service and has no connection
to any group, association, or board to which his name has
been designated. The grading is for review and there has been
no relationship with said companies, mentioned herein, that
could defer from objectivity. Dr. DeForge works as an independent
veterinary clinical investigator and researcher. Dr. DeForge
welcomes comments from other users of this monitoring device.
Send comments to his e-mail: dondeforge@aol.com
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